Wednesday, 9 October 2013

Samuel Eto'o admits being caught off-guard by physical nature of the Premier League

Samuel Eto'o admits being caught off-guard by physical nature of the Premier League

The Cameroon stiker, 32, who joined the Blues in the summer, did, however, insist that he is "settling into the team"

Rough and tumble: Samuel Eto'o says he is adjusting to life in English football

Charlie Crowhurst

Samuel Eto’o he has been caught off guard by the physical nature of the Premier League.The Cameroon striker, 32, joined Chelsea in the summer on a free transfer from Anzhi Makhachkala and has yet to score in the top flight.
But Eto'o now says he is beginning to adapt to the rough and tumble of life in English football.
"Already
I have noticed that English football is very physical – more physical
than other types of football," he told Chelsea Magazine.
"It hasn't been too much time yet, so I need to continue working to make sure I keep improving my level.
"Every game here is important and I realise that – I have come here to enjoy playing for Chelsea and to enjoy the football.
"I go into every game with the same approach.
"It doesn't matter where you put me, I will play football.
"My team-mates are helping me a lot and also the coaches, so I feel that I am settling into the team."